Buffalo Tools MHBAH User manual

ITEM # MHBAH
M-Handle Bed Assist Rail Assembly Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without
prior notice.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE,
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY IS 300 LBS. However, it is NOT intended to support the
full weight of a person.
This handrail device provides an assistive balance to assist persons who are mobile, yet need
some assistance to move, sit up, get into or out of bed.
It provides support when moving from a lying position to a sitting position, standing beside the
bed or during transfers by the bed from one bed to another.
Allows for multiple hand positions to accommodate any user.
Quick and easy assembly for use on all home style beds with box springs .
• BE AWARE THAT YOU CAN BECOME ENTRAPPED IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE SIDE OF THE
MATTRESS AND THE ASSISTIVE HANDRAIL. IT CAN BE POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING.
• It is possible for a person’s head, neck, arm(s), leg(s) or body to become wedged between the side of the
mattress and the assistive handrail horizontal cross bars or vertical side bars.
• The mattress must be tight against the assistive handrail, with no gaps at all times. This should be checked
frequently and at least daily.
• Use two handrails, one on each side of the bed, to assist with keeping the mattress in place, with no gaps,
for added safety.
• The horizontal cross bars must be used at all times.
• CAUTION: If the bed base is wider than the mattress, two handrails will NOT work.
• The handrail is NOT intended for people with poor mobility, or for people who are permanently bedridden.
Extra safety measures and precautions must be used with high-risk patients
• DO NOT USE THIS AS A RESTRAINT AND DO NOT USE IT TO PREVENT USERS FROM FALLING
OUT OF BED.

PARTS LIST
• Do not attach the handrail to any part of a Care, Institutional or Hospital bed that can move or be adjusted.
• Do not allow the strap to touch any part of the bed that move.
• Narrow beds may tilt if full body weight is applied.
CAUTION
No. Part # Description Qty
1 Q195 Armrest pipe 1
2 Q195 Connecting cross tube 3
3 65MN Tube nut 6
4 Q195 Connecting pipe 2
5 A3 Hexagon screw 6
6 Q195 Support tube 2
7 Q195 Foot tube 2
8 65MN Connector 6
9 Hex Wrench 1
1
2
4
6
6
4
2
7
7
5
5
5
5
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Attach the foot tubes (7) to the support tubes (6). Attach connecting cross
tubes (2) with hex screw (5). Screw in lightly until assembly is complete. If
you have a high profile bed, use 3 connecting cross tubes, otherwise use 2
connecting cross tubes (2). Snap in Armrest pipe (1) to connecting pipe (4),
then lightly screw connecting cross tubes (2) using hex screws.
Review illustration above. Unroll the
straps, wrap them under the bed
then buckle to the back of the support.
The straps should be tight! Then add
mattress on top of support.
Strap
1
4
6
7
Buckle
Buckle
7
2
6